Snow might still be falling in British Columbia, but spring is just around the corner and Whistler Mountain Bike Park is slated to open on Saturday, May 20.

Early Bird Bike Park Season Passes and Triple Play Cards go on sale April 15 for $485 CDN and $134.95 CDN (plus HST) respectively. Riders who purchase their Season Passes and Cards before May 31 will save $40 off a the regular Seasons Pass rate while Triple Play Card purchasers will receive an additional free day for use before June 24.

Guests who purchase a Season Pass or Triple Play Card are also eligible for additional discounts including 20 percent off food at the Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC) and Roundhouse Lodge, 20 percent off retail at Garbanzo Bike & Bean, and 20 percent off rentals at Garbanzo Rentals and the new Whistler Mountain Bike Park Demo Centre.

Guests looking to purchase can do so online or call 1-800-766-0449. Once the Whistler Mountain Bike Park trail crew finish digging out the lower half of the bike park, construction will begin on the most unbelievable Slopestyle course in Crankworx history. This year Kokanee Crankworx takes place, July 16-24, 2011.